Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to calculate a person's body fat levels - but how reliable is it?

To calculate someone’s BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their height in metres times itself.

Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains the history of BMI and whether or not it can be trusted.

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Body mass index (better known as BMI) has long been used to calculate a person's body fat levels - but how reliable is it?
To calculate someone’s BMI, you divide their weight in kilograms by their height in metres times itself.
Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explains the history of BMI and whether or not it can be trusted.
LISTEN ABOVE

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